MONTHLY | May 2021
MACS provides support to Maryland prescribers and their practices in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
EDUCATION
Upcoming free, virtual CME events
youth and doctor talking
A special Children's Mental Health Matters Week event
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Presented by Marc Fishman, MD
Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 12 - 1 pm
Presented by Yngvild Olsen, MD
Q&A with Anna Gribble, MSW, MPH
group of people in audience at training
Providers Clinical Support System
Half & Half Waiver Training
Buprenorphine for the Treatment of OUD
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 8:30 am - 12:45 pm
Presented by Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD
POLL
Which of the following webinar topics would you most like to see?
Stimulants
Alcohol use disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder & telemedicine
Opioid use disorder care in post-acute & long-term setting
NEWS
HOLIDAYS | The MACS line will be closed:
Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day
Friday, June 18 - Juneteenth
#MACSpotlight - April
Get to know the MACS team!
Each month we will feature a MACS team member in the #MACSpotlight.
Follow us on social media for the next #MACSpotlight on Friday, 5/21.
May Observances
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week: 5/3 - 5/7
Prevention Week: 5/9 – 5/15
RESOURCES
HHS Releases New Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines, Expanding Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0
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